2017-2026 Seat Arona 4 Door Parking and manoeuvring User Manual
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Parking and manoeuvring  
WARNING  
NOTICE  
Parking and manoeu-  
vring  
If the vehicle is parked incorrectly, it could  
roll away, even on gentle slopes. This can  
cause accidents and serious injuries.  
The presence of irregularities on the ground,  
sand or mud can cause damage to the vehi-  
cle and mean that it cannot be parked prop-  
erly.  
Park the vehicle  
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When parking, always carry out the opera-  
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tions in the stipulated order.  
Always park the vehicle on firm and flat  
ground.  
Parking  
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Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that  
the parking brake is applied.  
When parking your vehicle, all legal require-  
ments should be observed.  
NOTICE  
WARNING  
Components on the underside of the vehicle,  
such as bumpers, spoilers and running gear  
components, can be damaged when running  
over objects protruding from the ground.  
1. Apply the parking brake.  
If children, people who may need assistance  
or animals are left unattended in the vehicle,  
accidents and serious injuries can occur.  
2. Automatic transmission: move the selector  
lever to position P.  
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Drive carefully when entering buildings, on  
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3. Stop the engine and turn o„ the ignition.  
Turn the steering wheel slightly to engage  
the steering lock.  
Never leave children, people who may  
ramps, driving over kerbs or fixed markings,  
need assistance or animals unattended in  
the vehicle. They could operate the gear se-  
lector or tamper with the parking brake. The  
vehicle could be set in motion.  
and on descents.  
4. Manual gearbox: engage first gear on flat  
ground and slopes, or even reverse gear on  
hills, and release the clutch pedal.  
NOTICE  
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Never leave children, people who may  
Avoid parking the vehicle where the hot ex-  
haust system could ignite inflammable mate-  
rials, such as dry grass, low bushes, spilt fuel  
or flammable materials.  
need assistance, or animals in the vehicle.  
Depending on the season, very high or low  
temperatures can be reached inside a closed  
vehicle.  
5. On slopes, turn the steering wheel so that if  
the parked vehicle were to start moving, it  
would steer toward the kerb.  
6. Exit the vehicle ››› . Watch out for other  
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Always take all vehicle keys with you when  
road users!  
leaving the vehicle.  
NOTICE  
7. Take all vehicle keys with you and lock it.  
In vehicles with automatic transmission, the  
key can only be removed from the ignition  
when the lever is in position P.  
To avoid damage or hazardous situations, al-  
ways park the vehicle on a suitable parking sur-  
face ›››  
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General informationonparkingsystems  
Always pull the handbrake all the way up, to  
Braking functions  
Parking brake  
avoid driving o„ while the brake is on ›››  
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Depending on the equipment, the following  
systems are available:  
Using the parking brake  
WARNING  
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Park assist plus manoeuvre braking function  
››› page 161.  
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Never use the parking brake to stop a mov-  
ing vehicle. This greatly increases the brak-  
ing distance as the brakes are only applied  
to the rear wheels. Accident hazard!  
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Rear cross trac alert emergency brake  
function ››› page 175.  
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Assisted parking assistant emergency brake  
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Failure to fully lower the parking lever can  
function ››› page 166.  
aꢀect the operation of the system, and can  
also cause heating and wear of the rear  
brakes.  
Infotainment system lamps  
White lamp: system activated, the sys-  
tem brakes when it detects an obstacle  
in the path.  
NOTICE  
Fig. 119 Parking brake between the front  
seats.  
Remember to always apply the parking  
brake when leaving the vehicle. In addition,  
engage first or rear gear in the gradient func-  
tion, or set the selection lever to P.  
Coloured lamp: system deactivated, the  
system does not brake when it detects  
an obstacle although the sensors still de-  
tect it.  
The parking brake prevents the vehicle from ac-  
cidentally moving. Leave the parking brake on  
when leaving or parking the vehicle.  
When the parking brake is applied, the red  
indicator lamp on the instrument cluster  
lights up.  
Requirements  
General information on  
parking systems  
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The vehicle is moving between approx.  
3 km/h and 8 km/h when manoeuvring  
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A parking system is switched on.  
Applying the parking brake  
Automatic brake operation  
The brakes are not automatically operated  
when park assist is switched on automatically  
while moving forward.  
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Pull the parking brake lever up ››› Fig. 119.  
The automatic braking feature of a parking sys-  
tem is used to reduce the danger of collision  
when an obstacle is detected during a parking  
manoeuvre.  
Release the parking brake  
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Pull the lever slightly up, press the unlock  
button in the direction of the arrow ››› Fig. 119  
and lower the lever completely ›››  
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Parking and manoeuvring  
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The camera lens is not clean and the camera  
What happens in the event of automatic  
braking?  
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Pay attention and do not rely solely on  
image is not clear ››› page 305.  
park assist systems.  
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Some noise sources, such as a jackhammer  
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Always be prepared to brake and control  
If there is an obstacle, the system brakes the  
vehicle to a standstill and keeps it stationary for  
approx. 2 seconds. Press the brake!  
or a cobblestone surface can interfere with the  
ultrasound signal.  
the steering yourself.  
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Do not take any risks that compromise  
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The vehicle has some type of damage in the  
safety.  
sensor or camera area, e.g. due to a parking  
impact.  
Activate  
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Act in accordance with the warnings and  
driving recommendations of the parking sys-  
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Automatic braking is activated when the  
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The sensor detection zone or field of view of  
tems.  
driver switches a parking system on.  
the camera are blocked by an accessory, e.g. a  
bike rack.  
Deactivating  
Note  
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Changes have been made to the paintwork  
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The automatic brake operation function de-  
or structural modifications in the sensor or  
camera area, e.g. at the front of the vehicle or  
to the running gear.  
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Switch oꢀ the parking system if the auto-  
activates when a park assist system is switched  
matic brakes operate excessively, e.g. when  
o„.  
driving oꢀ-road.  
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OR: to temporarily deactivate the manoeuvre  
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After the park assist’s manoeuvre braking  
Also take into account the messages displayed  
on the infotainment system screen.  
braking function, press the function button  
on the park assist screen and change the set-  
ting.  
function has braked the vehicle, driving in the  
same direction for 5 metres is deactivated,  
and becomes active again after changing  
gear or changing the position of the gear se-  
lector.  
Sensor or camera without visibility, or the  
parking system has been switched oꢀ  
WARNING  
If a sensor fails, that sensor zone is permanently  
switched o„. The a„ected sensor zone may be  
displayed on the infotainment system with a  
symbol and a greyed-out graphic segment. If  
necessary, the parking system switches o„ the  
a„ected zone.  
Never allow the automatic braking opera-  
tions of park assist systems to lead you to  
take any risk that compromises safety. In  
certain situations, the automatic braking in-  
tervention may only work in a limited way  
or not work at all. Collisions with obstacles  
can injure people and damage the vehicle.  
The system is not a replacement for driver  
awareness.  
Troubleshooting  
The parking system behaves diꢀerently than  
expected  
There can be several causes:  
If the park assist is not working properly, a con-  
tinuous audio signal sounds for a few seconds  
when it is switched on. If applicable, a message  
to this e„ect is displayed on the instrument  
cluster screen  
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The system requirements are not met.  
The sensors or the camera are dirty or have  
ice on them ››› page 305.  
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Park Distance ControlPlus(Park Pilot)  
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Check if one of the causes indicated above  
The bumpers are fitted with sensors. When  
an obstacle is detected, it is indicated by au-  
dible signals and in the Infotainment system  
››› Fig. 120.  
When there is TCS or ESC regulation.  
has occurred.  
If the vehicle remains stationary for more than  
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Once the source of the problem has been  
approximately 3 minutes.  
eliminated, the system may be reconnected.  
When moving close to an obstacle, it is possible  
to know if the obstacle is in front of the vehicle  
or behind it according to the sound frequency.  
Error messages  
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If the problem persists, consult a specialised  
workshop.  
If a an error or fault message is displayed on  
the instrument cluster in Park Assist, there is a  
fault.  
The approximate measurement range of the  
sensors is:  
Park Distance Control Plus  
(Park Pilot)  
If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-  
necting the ignition, it will not be indicated next  
time the parking aid is connected.  
A
1.20 m  
B
1.60 m  
Description  
If a rear sensor is faulty, only the obstacles in  
the front area are detected. If a front sensor is  
faulty, only the obstacles in the rear area are  
displayed. The symbol is displayed.  
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0.90 m  
As you approach the obstacle, the frequency of  
the audible signals will increase. The signal will  
sound continuously at around 0.30 m: Stop the  
vehicle!  
We recommend taking the vehicle to a special-  
ised workshop to have the fault repaired.  
If the separation is maintained, the warning vol-  
ume is reduced after about 4 seconds.  
Trailer mode  
In order to view the entire periphery of the vehi-  
cle, the vehicle must be moved a few metres  
forwards or backwards. Therefore, the missing  
areas are screened and obstacles at the sides  
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Fig. 120 Parking aid view on the Infotainment  
system display.  
of the vehicle are displayed ››› Fig. 120  
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Parking aid plus assists the driver by giving  
visual and audio warnings about obstacles de-  
tected in front of and behind the vehicle.  
Special features of ParkPilot with Area View  
In the following situations the screened area on  
the side of the vehicle is automatically hidden:  
Fig. 121 Parking assist display on the screen  
with trailer attached.  
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When a vehicle door is opened.  
When the TCS is switched o„.  
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Parking and manoeuvring  
WARNING  
On vehicles with a factory-fitted trailer hitch,  
when the trailer is connected, the rear sensors  
will not activate when reverse gear is engaged  
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Sensor signals may be aꢀected by exter-  
nal sound sources. This may prevent them  
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Always pay attention, by looking directly,  
from detecting people or objects.  
to tra„c and the area around the vehicle. As-  
sistance systems are not a replacement for  
driver awareness. Responsibility always lies  
with the driver.  
or button  
is pressed. Therefore, any objects  
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If the system warns you of the proximity  
behind or to the side of the vehicle will not be  
indicated on the screen and no audio signals  
will sound.  
of a low obstacle, please note that after be-  
ing detected by the system, the obstacle in  
question may disappear from the measure-  
ment sensors as the vehicle moves closer,  
and the system will no longer warn of its  
presence. In certain circumstances, objects  
such as high kerbs that could damage the  
underside of the vehicle are not detected.  
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The sensors have blind spots in which ob-  
The screen will only display objects detected  
at the front, and the vehicle's trajectory will be  
hidden.  
stacles and people are not detected. Pay  
special attention to children and animals.  
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Always keep visual control of the surround-  
ings: use the mirrors for additional help.  
Parking assist settings  
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If the parking distance warning system is  
The audio indications and signals are set in the  
infotainment system ››› page 35:  
ignored, the vehicle could suꢀer considera-  
NOTICE  
ble damage.  
Park assist plus functions can be aꢀected by  
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Automatic activation:On/o„  
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Damage to the radiator grille, bumper,  
various factors which may cause damage:  
wheel arch and vehicle underbody can mod-  
ify the orientation of the sensors. This can  
aꢀect the parking aid function.  
Front volume:Volume in the front and rear  
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Under certain circumstances, the system  
area.  
does not detect or display certain objects:  
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Rear volume:Volume in the rear area.  
Have the function checked by a specialised  
workshop.  
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Chains, trailer draw bars, bars, fences,  
Reduce volume:When the parking aid is  
posts and thin trees.  
switched on, the volume of the audio source will  
be reduced, depending on the selected option.  
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A number plate or number plate holder  
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Objects that are located above the sen-  
with dimensions that exceed the space for  
the number plate, or a cured or deformed  
number plate can cause false detections or a  
loss of visibility for the sensors.  
sors, such as protrusions in a wall.  
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Front sound settings/treble:Sound  
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Objects with certain surfaces or struc-  
tone in the front area.  
tures, such as wire mesh fences or powder  
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Rear sound settings/treble:Sound  
snow.  
tone in the rear area.  
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Certain surfaces of objects and garments  
do not reflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-  
nals. The system cannot detect these ob-  
jects or people wearing such clothes cor-  
rectly.  
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Park Distance ControlPlus(Park Pilot)  
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Automatic activation  
The volume and tone of the signals and  
Note  
indications can be changed.  
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Select reverse gear.  
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The display on the Infotainment system  
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Please observe information on towing a  
EITHER: if you drive forward at a speed of less  
screen shows a slight time delay.  
trailer.  
than 15 km/h (9 mph) and an obstacle is en-  
countered, it is detected when it is approx. less  
than 95 cm. away. If the automatic connection  
is activated, a reduced view is shown.  
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In certain situations, the system can give a  
warning even though there is no obstacle in  
Note  
the detected area:  
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Rough or cobbled surfaces or surfaces  
In vehicles without an infotainment system,  
these parameters can be modified in a SEAT  
O„cial Service or in a specialised workshop.  
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OR: if the vehicle moves backwards.  
with long grass.  
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External ultrasound sources, such as  
When the Plus Parking Aid connects automat-  
ically, a diagram of the vehicle and the seg-  
ments will appear on screen.  
other vehicles equipped with ultrasound  
systems.  
Operating Park Assist Plus  
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Heavy rain or snow, hail or dense exhaust  
It only operates every time the speed drops be-  
low 15 km/h (9 mph) for the first time.  
gases.  
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If the number plate is not properly se-  
Automatic activation of park assist can be  
switched on and o„ in the infotainment system:  
cured to the surface of the bumper.  
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Gradient changes.  
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Switch the ignition on.  
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In order to guarantee good operation, keep  
In the infotainment system, select  
> Set-  
the sensors clean, free of snow and ice, and  
do not cover them with stickers or other ob-  
jects.  
tings > Parking and manoeuvring.  
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Check the Automatic activationbox.  
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If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-  
OR, in the parking assistance function, select  
ment for cleaning, do not apply it directly,  
unless you do so very briefly, and always  
keep a distance of more than 10 cm away.  
Settings > Automatic activation.  
Fig. 122 Centre console: parking aid button  
(depending on the version).  
If activated automatically, an audible sound  
warning will only be given when obstacles in  
front are at a distance of less than 50 cm. ap-  
prox.  
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Fitting certain accessories to the front of  
Switching on and oꢀ manually  
the vehicle, such as a plate holder with ad-  
vertising, may interfere with the operation of  
the Park Assist.  
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Press the  
button once.  
If it is switched o„ using the  
button, one of  
the following actions must be taken for it to re-  
activate automatically:  
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We recommend that you practice parking  
in an area without tra„c.  
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Parking and manoeuvring  
NOTICE  
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Switch o„ the ignition and switch it on again.  
EITHER:drive forward at over approx. 15 km/h  
Yellow segments: the obstacles lie on the  
vehicle’s path and are at a distance of less than  
approx. 30 cm away.  
Park assist plus only connects automatically  
when driving very slowly. If driving style is  
not adapted to the circumstances, an acci-  
dent and serious injury or damage may be  
caused.  
(9 mph).  
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Red segments: obstacles are less than ap-  
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OR: move the lever into position P and back  
prox. 30 cm away.  
again.  
A guiding track will indicate the anticipated for-  
ward or backward trajectory, depending on the  
gear that is engaged.  
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OR: switch the automatic activation on and  
o„ in the Infotainment system.  
Visual indication segments  
Automatic disconnection  
If an obstacle is located in the vehicle’s way, the  
corresponding audible warning will sound.  
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Drive forward at 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.  
When the penultimate segment is displayed,  
the vehicle has reached the collision zone. In  
the collision zone, the obstacles are represen-  
ted in red (including those out of the path). Stop  
OR: move the selector lever to position P.  
Temporary sound suppression  
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Press the  
function button on the infotain-  
the vehicle! ›››  
in Description on page 162  
ment screen.  
Rear parking aid  
Change from reduced view to full view  
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Select reverse gear.  
Description  
Fig. 123 Parking aid view on the Infotainment  
system display.  
Press the car icon on the reduced view  
The rear park assist is an optical and audible  
assistant that warns of obstacles located be-  
hind the vehicle.  
Switch to the reverse assist image (Rear  
View Camera “RVC”)  
The optical indication of the segments works as  
follows:  
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Select reverse gear.  
There are sensors integrated in the rear  
bumper. When they detect an obstacle, you are  
alerted by audible and visible warnings on the  
Infotainment system.  
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White segments: the obstacle is more than  
1)  
OR press the RVC function button  
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approx. 30 cm away from the path or in the  
direction opposite to travel. They are also dis-  
played when the parking brake is applied.  
A short confirmation signal will be heard and  
the button symbol will light up when the system  
is switched on.  
1)  
The RVC button will only be displayed when reverse gear is engaged.  
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Rearparkingaid
Temporary sound suppression  
Make particularly sure that the sensors are not  
covered by adhesives, residues, dirt and the  
like, as this could a„ect the system's operation.  
Cleaning instructions ››› page 305.  
If the fault doesn't disappear before discon-  
necting the ignition, it will not be indicated next  
time the parking aid is connected.  
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Press the  
function button on the infotain-  
ment screen.  
If there is a fault in a sensor, the symbol is  
displayed on the infotainment system display.  
The approximate measurement range of the  
rear sensors is:  
Change from reduced view to full view  
We recommend taking the vehicle to a special-  
ised workshop to have the fault repaired.  
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Select reverse gear.  
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Side area: 0.60 m  
OR: on vehicles fitted with reverse assist  
Central area: 1.60 m  
(Rear View Camera “RVC”) press on the car  
icon of the reduced display.  
Towing device  
As you approach the obstacle, the frequency of  
the audible signals will increase. The signal will  
sound continuously at around 0.30 m: Stop the  
In vehicles equipped with a towing bracket de-  
vice from the factory, when the trailer is con-  
nected, the parking aid will not be activated  
when reverse gear is engaged.  
Switch to the reverse assist image (Rear  
View Camera “RVC”)  
vehicle! ›››  
on page 162.  
If the separation is maintained, the warning vol-  
ume is reduced after about 4 seconds.  
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Select reverse gear.  
OR: press the “RVC” function button.  
WARNING  
Parking Aid connection  
Observe the safety warnings ›››  
scription on page 162.  
in De-  
Parking assist settings  
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Select reverse gear.  
The audio indications and signals are set in the  
infotainment system ››› page 35:  
Parking Aid disconnection  
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Rear volume:Volume in the rear area.  
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Drive forward at 15 km/h (9 mph) or faster.  
Reduce volume:When the parking aid is  
OR: place the selector level in position P, N  
switched on, the volume of the audio source will  
be reduced, depending on the selected option.  
or D (for automatic gearboxes) or disengage  
reverse (for manual gearboxes).  
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Rear sound settings/treble:Sound  
tone in the rear area.  
Set the lever to the N or D position to maintain  
the system active for approximately 8 seconds  
before switching o„. During this time, the Park-  
ing aid will be deactivated if the selector lever is  
set to P.  
Error messages  
If a an error or fault message appears on the in-  
strument panel in Parking assist, there is a fault.  
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Parking and manoeuvring  
When the penultimate segment is displayed,  
the vehicle has reached the collision zone. In  
the collision zone, obstacles are shown in red  
(including those outside the trajectory). Stop  
Visual indication segments  
WARNING  
The technology used in the park assist sys-  
tem involves a series of limitations inherent in  
the actual system and in the use of ultrasonic  
sensors. The use of Park Assist should never  
tempt you to take any risk that may compro-  
mise safety. The system is not a replacement  
for driver awareness.  
the vehicle! ›››  
in Description on page 162.  
Parking aid system (Park  
Assist)  
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Any accidental movement of the vehicle  
could result in serious injury.  
Introduction  
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Adapt your speed and driving style at all  
times to suit visibility, weather, road and  
The assisted parking system is an additional  
function of ParkPilot ››› page 161 and helps  
the driver find a suitable parking space from  
among the following types:  
Fig. 124 Parking aid view on the Infotainment  
system display.  
tra„c conditions.  
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Certain surfaces of objects and garments  
do not reflect the ultrasound sensors' sig-  
nals. The system cannot detect, at least cor-  
rectly, these objects or people wearing such  
clothes.  
The distance to obstacles can be estimated  
with the help of the segments at the rear of the  
vehicle.  
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park driving in reverse in suitable perpendic-  
ular and parallel spaces,  
The optical indication of the segments works as  
follows:  
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Ultrasound sensor signals may be aꢀected  
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park driving forwards in suitable perpendicu-  
by external sound sources. In certain circum-  
stances this may prevent them from detect-  
ing people or objects.  
lar spaces,  
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White segments: the obstacle is more than  
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exit a parking space driving forwards from a  
approx. 30 cm away from the path or in the  
direction opposite to travel. They are also dis-  
played when the parking brake is applied.  
parallel space.  
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The ultrasound sensors may have blind  
spots in which obstacles and people are not  
In vehicles with a Park Assist system and factory  
infotainment system, the front, rear and side  
areas are represented, and the position of ob-  
stacles is shown relative to the vehicle.  
detected.  
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Yellow segments: the obstacles lie on the  
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vehicle’s path and are at a distance of less than  
approx. 30 cm away.  
Monitor the area around the vehicle at all  
times, since the ultrasound sensors do not  
detect small children, animals or certain ob-  
jects in all situations.  
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Red segments: obstacles are less than ap-  
The assisted parking system is subject to cer-  
tain limitations inherent to the system and  
its use requires special attention by the  
prox. 30 cm away.  
If an obstacle is located in the direction in which  
the vehicle is travelling, the corresponding au-  
dible warning will sound.  
driver ›››  
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Parkingaidsystem(ParkAssist)  
or ParkPilot to give erroneous warnings. The  
presence of metal objects can also aꢀect  
the manoeuvre.  
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If you use high-pressure or vapour equip-  
WARNING  
ment to clean the ultrasound sensors, do not  
apply it directly unless very briefly and al-  
ways from a distance of more than 10 cm.  
Quick turns of the steering wheel when park-  
ing or exiting a parking space with Park As-  
sist can cause serious injury.  
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In order to become familiar with the system  
and its functions, SEAT recommends that you  
practice operating the Park Assist system in  
an area where there is not too much tra„c or  
in a car park.  
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A registration plate or plate holder on the  
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Do not hold the steering wheel during ma-  
front with larger than the space for the reg-  
istration plate, or a registration plate that is  
curved or warped can cause:  
noeuvres to park or exit a parking space un-  
til the system requests it. Doing so disables  
the system during the manoeuvre, resulting  
in the parking being cancelled.  
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False detections.  
Description of the parking assist sys-  
tem  
The sensors to lose visibility.  
Cancellation of the parking manoeuvre  
NOTICE  
or defective parking.  
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In certain circumstances, the ultrasonic  
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If one of the ultrasonic sensors is dam-  
sensors do not detect objects such as trailer  
tongues, bars, fences, posts or thin trees, or  
an open (or opening) rear lid, which could  
damage the vehicle.  
aged, the area corresponding to that group  
of sensors (front or rear) is deactivated and  
cannot be activated until the fault is correc-  
ted. However, you can still use the sensors  
of the other bumper as per usual. If there  
is a fault in the system, consult a specialist  
workshop. SEAT recommends visiting a SEAT  
dealership for this.  
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Retrofitting of certain accessories to the  
vehicle, such as a bicycle rack, may interfere  
with the operation of the Park Assist system  
and cause damage.  
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The Park Assist system uses as a reference  
parked vehicles, curbs and other objects.  
Make sure that the tyres and wheels are not  
damaged while parking. If necessary, oppor-  
tunely interrupt the parking manoeuvre to  
avoid damaging the vehicle.  
Fig. 125 In the centre console: button to switch  
on the Park Assist system.  
Note  
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In order to guarantee good system oper-  
ation, keep the ultrasound sensors of the  
bumper clean, free of snow or ice, and do not  
cover them with adhesives or other objects.  
The components of the Park Assist system are  
the ultrasonic sensors located in the front and  
rear bumpers, the button to switch the sys-  
tem on and o„ and the messages on the instru-  
ment panel display.  
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The ultrasound sensors on the bumper may  
be damaged or shifted in the event of a colli-  
sion, for example, when entering or exiting a  
parking space.  
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Certain sources of noise, such as rough as-  
phalt or paving stones and the noise of other  
vehicles can induce the Park Assist system  
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Prerequisites for parking  
Prematurely stopping or automatically in-  
terrupting the manoeuvres for parking or ex-  
iting a parking space  
Special characteristics  
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The traction control (TCS) must be switched  
The Park Assist system is subject to certain limi-  
tations inherent to the system. For example, it is  
therefore not possible to use it to enter or exit a  
parking space on sharp bends or on very steep  
hills.  
on ››› page 131.  
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Park Assist interrupts the manoeuvres for park-  
ing or exiting a parking space in any of the fol-  
lowing cases:  
Speed when passing next to the parking  
space (parallel parking): do not exceed approx.  
40 km/h (25 mph).  
While entering or exiting a parking space, a  
brief signal sounds to prompt the driver to  
change between forward and reverse gears  
(depending on the case). In successive ma-  
noeuvres, the assistant tells the driver to  
change gears, at the latest, when the continu-  
ous audible signal is given (object present at a  
distance of ≤30 cm) by Park Pilot.  
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●
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Speed when passing next to the parking  
Press the button.  
space (angle parking): do not exceed approx.  
20 km/h (12 mph).  
When exceeding a speed of approximately 7  
km/h (4 mph) more than once.  
●
Keep a distance between 0.5 and 2.0 me-  
●
●
The driver takes control of the steering wheel.  
tres when driving past the parking space.  
The parking manoeuvre does not end within 6  
●
Space length (parallel parking): vehicle  
minutes after activation of the automatic steer-  
length + 0.8 metres.  
ing.  
●
Space width (parking bay): vehicle width  
When the Park Assist system turns the steer-  
ing wheel with the vehicle stationary, the instru-  
ment panel also displays the symbol . Keep  
the brake pedal depressed while the symbol  
remains on the dash panel display to turn the  
wheels with the vehicle stopped. This way, the  
system will require fewer manoeuvres to com-  
plete the parking action.  
●
There is a fault in the system (the system is  
+ 0.8 meters.  
temporarily unavailable).  
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Do not exceed approximately 7 km/h  
●
●
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The TCS is disconnected.  
(4 mph) when parking.  
TCS or ESC intervene with regulation.  
The driver door is opened.  
Requirements for leaving the parking space  
(only for parallel parking)  
To restart the manoeuvre it is necessary that  
none of these things occur and that the but-  
ton is pressed again.  
●
The traction control (TCS) must be switched  
on ››› page 131.  
Trailer mode  
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Space length: length of the vehicle  
Braking to avoid damage due to unsuitable  
speed  
The Park Assist system cannot be switched on if  
the factory-fitted towing bracket is electrically  
connected to a trailer.  
+ 0.5 metres.  
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Do not exceed approximately 7 km/h  
It is possible that the system operates the  
brakes to reduce excess speed. The parking  
manoeuvre can then continue. The brakes will  
intervene during each parking process.  
(4 mph) when exiting the parking space.  
After changing a wheel  
If, after changing a wheel, the vehicle stops  
entering and exiting parking spaces correctly,  
the circumference of the new wheel may be  
di„erent and the system may need to adapt to  
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Parkingaidsystem(ParkAssist)  
it. The adaptation is automatic and takes place  
during driving. Making turns slowly and in both  
directions (20 km/h [12 mph]) for a few minutes  
may contribute to this adaptation process .  
the mode selected by the system does not cor-  
respond to the desired mode, you can select  
another mode by pressing the button.  
●
The necessary conditions to park with Park  
Assist have to be met ››› page 167.  
Selecting a parking type  
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Press the button.  
A control lamp on the button lights up  
when the system is switched on. Additionally,  
the selected parking mode is shown on the  
instrument panel display and the reduced dis-  
play shows another parking mode it can be  
changed to.  
●
Turn on the corresponding turn signal to-  
Fig. 127 On the instrument cluster display:  
parking modes indication.  
wards the side of the road where you are park-  
ing. The instrument panel displays the side cor-  
responding to the road. By default, if the turn  
signal is not on, it parks on the right in the direc-  
tion of trac.  
Park assist has the following 3 parking types:  
Reverse parallel parking.  
Fig. 126 On the instrument panel display:  
display of the assisted parking system with  
decreased visibility.  
●
If necessary, press the button again to  
Reverse angle parking.  
change to the next parking mode.  
Forward angle parking.  
●
Once you have switched to all possible park-  
ing modes, if the button is pressed again, the  
system switches o„.  
Selecting a parking type after passing in  
front of the space  
●
Press the button again to switch the system  
After activating the Park Assist system and  
after detecting a parking space, the display  
on the instrument panel proposes a parking  
mode. The Park Assist system selects the park-  
ing mode automatically. The selected mode  
is shown on the instrument panel display  
››› Fig. 126. The reduced display of other possi-  
ble parking modes is also shown ››› Fig. 127. If  
back on.  
●
Follow the instructions displayed on the in-  
strument panel while paying attention to trac  
and drive the vehicle past the parking space.  
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Parking and manoeuvring  
Parking in a parking bay without driving past  
first  
Special case of perpendicular parking space to  
park forwards without driving past first:  
●
The necessary conditions to park with Park  
Assist have to be met ››› page 167.  
●
Move forward towards the parking space  
while paying attention to trac and stop the  
vehicle with the front part partially inside the  
parking space.  
●
●
Press the button once.  
A control lamp on the button lights up  
when the system is switched on. Additionally,  
the selected parking mode is shown on the  
instrument panel display without reduced dis-  
play.  
●
Let go of the steering wheel.  
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Parkingaidsystem(ParkAssist)  
Parking with the parking assist system  
Fig. 128 On the instrument cluster display: parallel  
parking. : Finding a parking space : Parking  
position. : Manoeuvring.  
Fig. 129 On the instrument cluster display: angle  
parking. : Finding a parking space : Parking  
position. : Manoeuvring.  
1
●
●
Message to move forwards  
Your vehicle  
Let go of the steering wheel.  
Parking  
2
3
4
5
6
Please note the following message:  
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Look at the instrument cluster screen to see if  
the space has been detected as “appropriate”  
and if the correct position for parking has been  
reached ››› Fig. 128 or ››› Fig. 129 . The  
space is considered “appropriate” if the instru-  
ment cluster display shows the parking indica-  
4
Intervention in active steering.  
Watch your surroundings!  
Parking space detected  
Message to park  
While keeping watch around you, carefully  
start accelerating up to no more than 7 km/h  
(4 mph). During the parking manoeuvre, the  
system only takes charge of the steering. You,  
Message to press the brake pedal  
Progress bar  
tion  
.
The prerequisites have to be met to park with  
the parking assist system ››› page 167 and the  
parking mode has to be selected ››› page 169.  
●
Stop the vehicle and, after a brief pause, en-  
gage the reverse gear.  
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Parking and manoeuvring  
3
as the driver, have to accelerate, engage  
the clutch if necessary, change gears and  
brake.  
symbol. The greater the distance, the fuller the  
progress bar. When driving forward, the content  
of the progress bar decreases upwards, and  
when reversing, it decreases downwards.  
Progress bar to indicate the distance left to  
cover  
Leaving a parking space (parallel parking)  
●
Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot signal  
sounds; OR: reverse until the indication to move  
forward appears on the instrument panel dis-  
play ››› Fig. 128 or ››› Fig. 129 ; OR: re-  
verse until the Park Assist finishedmes-  
sage appears on the instrument cluster display.  
6
The necessary conditions to exit a parking  
space with Park Assist have to be met  
››› page 167.  
Note  
If the manoeuvre is terminated prematurely  
during parking, the result may not be the  
best.  
●
Press the button. A control lamp on the  
button lights up when the system is switched  
on.  
The progress bar  
cover.  
indicates the distance to  
●
Turn on the corresponding turn signal towards  
●
Press the brake pedal until the parking assist  
Leaving a parking space with the  
parking assist system (only for par-  
allel parking)  
the road you will enter when exiting the parking  
space.  
system completes the steering wheel turns; OR:  
until the symbol goes out on the instrument  
panel screen.  
●
●
Select reverse gear.  
Let go of the steering wheel. Please note the  
●
●
Select first gear.  
following message:  
Move forward until the continuous ParkPilot  
Automatic steering enabled Pay at-  
tention to your surroundings.  
signal sounds; OR: move forward until the re-  
verse indication appears on the instrument  
panel display. The Park Assist system steers the  
vehicle forward and back until it centres it in the  
While keeping watch around you, carefully  
start accelerating up to no more than 7 km/h  
(4 mph). When exiting the parking space, the  
system only takes charge of the steering. You,  
as the driver, have to accelerate, engage  
the clutch if necessary, change gears and  
brake.  
space ››› Fig. 128 or ››› Fig. 129  
.
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For best results, wait at the end of each  
manoeuvre until the Park Assist system has fin-  
ished turning the steering wheel. The parking  
manoeuvre ends when a corresponding mes-  
sage is displayed on the instrument panel and,  
in some cases, an acoustic signal sounds.  
Fig. 130 On the instrument panel display:  
driving oꢀ from perpendicular parking.  
●
Reverse until the continuous ParkPilot signal  
sounds; OR: reverse until the instrument panel  
display shows the forward indication. The pro-  
1
Your vehicle in reverse gear  
Progress bars  
3
gress bar ››› Fig. 130  
to cover.  
indicates the distance  
2
Message giving the proposed manoeuvre  
to exit the parking space  
6
The progress bar ››› Fig. 128  
and  
6
››› Fig. 129  
on the instrument cluster display  
shows the relative distance to be covered as a  
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ReverseAssist(RearViewCamera)  
Reverse assist settings  
●
Press the brake pedal until the parking assist  
Familiarising yourself with the system  
system completes the steering wheel turns; OR:  
press the brake pedal until the symbol goes  
out on the instrument panel screen.  
Reverse assist o„ers the user the possibility to  
change the image's brightness, contrast and  
colour settings. To change these settings:  
To familiarise yourself with the system, the ori-  
entation lines and their function, SEAT recom-  
mends practising in a place without too much  
trac or in a car park when there are good  
weather and visibility conditions  
●
Move forward until the continuous ParkPilot  
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Stop the vehicle in a safe place without  
signal sounds; OR: move forward until the re-  
verse indication appears on the instrument  
panel display. The Park Assist system steers the  
vehicle forward and back until it can exit the  
space.  
switching o„ the ignition or the infotainment  
system.  
WARNING  
●
●
Apply the parking brake.  
Select reverse gear.  
●
The reverse assist does not make it possi-  
ble to precisely calculate the distance from  
obstacles and nor can it overcome the sys-  
tem's own limits, hence its negligent use may  
cause serious accidents and injuries if used  
without due care. The driver should be aware  
of his/her surroundings at all times to ensure  
safe driving.  
●
The vehicle can exit the space when a cor-  
●
Press the  
function button displayed on  
responding message is displayed on the instru-  
ment panel and, in some cases, an acoustic  
signal sounds. Take charge of the steering with  
the turning angle set by the Park Assist system.  
the screen.  
●
Make the desired adjustments on the menu  
by pressing the –/+ function buttons or by mov-  
ing the scroll button.  
●
Paying attention to the trac, exit the parking  
space.  
●
The camera lens expands and distorts the  
Requirements for parking and manoeuvring  
with the rear assist  
field of view and displays the objects on the  
screen in a way that is diꢀerent from reality.  
Distance perception is also distorted.  
Reverse Assist (Rear View  
Camera)  
The system should not be used in the following  
cases:  
●
Due to the screen resolution or light con-  
●
If the image displayed is not very reliable or is  
ditions, some items may be blurry or not dis-  
played at all. Take care with thin posts, fen-  
ces, railings or trees that might not be seen  
on the screen and could damage the vehicle.  
distorted, or if the lens is dirty.  
Introduction  
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If the area behind the vehicle is incomplete.  
If the vehicle is heavily loaded.  
A camera installed in the rear lid handle assists  
the driver with reverse parking or manoeuvring  
››› page 137.  
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The reverse assist has blind spots where  
If the position of the camera has changed  
it cannot see people or objects. Monitor the  
after a rear-end collision. Have the system  
vehicle's surrounding area at all times.  
checked by a specialised workshop.  
The camera image is viewed together with ori-  
entation lines projected on the Infotainment  
system screen. Part of the bumper can be seen  
at the bottom, which can be used by the driver  
as a reference point.  
●
The system is not a replacement for driver  
awareness. Supervise the parking manoeu-  
vre and the vehicle's surrounding area at all  
times.  
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Parking and manoeuvring  
Shown on the display  
Switching the system on and oꢀ  
●
Do not be distracted from the tra„c by  
looking at the screen.  
●
Reverse assist is connected by a contact  
when engaging reverse gear.  
●
The images are only two-dimensional. Pro-  
truding objects or holes in the road, for ex-  
ample, are more di„cult to detect or may not  
be seen at all.  
●
The system switches o„ 8 seconds after dis-  
engaging reverse gear and immediately after  
removing the contact.  
●
Vehicle load modifies the representation of  
●
The camera will stop transmitting images  
the guide lines. The width represented by the  
lines decreases with vehicle load. Pay spe-  
cial attention to the surroundings when the  
inside of the vehicle of the luggage compart-  
ment are loaded.  
above the speed of 15 km/h (9 mph) with re-  
verse engaged.  
In combination with the parking aid plus system  
››› page 161, the camera image will no longer  
be displayed when reverse gear is disengaged,  
and the system will display the optical informa-  
tion provided by the parking aid system.  
Fig. 131 Infotainment system display:  
guidance lines.  
●
In the following situations, objects or other  
vehicles appear to be further away or closer  
than they actually are. Pay special attention:  
It is also possible to hide the reverse assist im-  
age:  
–
1
If moving from a flat surface to a slope  
Lateral lines: extension of the vehicle (ap-  
proximately in its total width) on the road.  
and vice-versa.  
●
By pressing one of the Infotainment system  
–
–
2
3
4
If the vehicle is heavily loaded.  
End of the side lines: approx. 2 m behind  
the vehicle on the road.  
buttons on the display.  
When the vehicle approaches objects  
●
OR: by pressing on the miniature vehicle  
that are not on the ground surface or that  
protrude from it. These objects may be out-  
side the camera angle when reversing.  
Intermediate line: approx. 1 m behind the  
vehicle on the road.  
shown on the screen.  
If you wish to display the rear assist image  
again:  
Horizontal red line: a safe distance of ap-  
prox. 40 cm at the rear of the vehicle on the  
road.  
●
●
Disengage and re-engage reverse gear.  
Note  
1)  
OR: Press the RVC function button .  
●
It is important to take great care and pay  
special attention if the driver is not familiar  
with the system.  
●
The reverse assist reference lines disap-  
pear when the rear lid is open.  
1)  
The RVC button will only be displayed when reverse gear is engaged.  
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RearCross Tra„cAlert)
Park Assist uses the radar sensors on the rear  
bumper ››› page 135 to monitor trac cross-  
ing behind the vehicle as it reverses out of a  
parking bay, or as it is being manoeuvred, for  
example in very low visibility conditions.  
Parking manoeuvre  
Trailer mode  
●
Stop the vehicle in front of a space and select  
The rear cross trac alert will be automatically  
deactivated and it will be impossible to activate  
them if the tow hitch is electrically connected  
to a trailer or other similar object. As soon as  
the driver starts driving, a message appears on  
the instrument cluster screen indicating that the  
assistant is deactivated.  
reverse gear.  
●
Reverse slowly, and turn the steering wheel  
so that the side lines lead towards the parking  
space.  
When the system detects a relevant vehicle on  
the road that is approaching the rear of the ve-  
hicle ››› Fig. 132, an acoustic alarm may sound  
if the relevance so requires it.  
●
Guide the vehicle into the parking space so  
that the side lines run parallel to it.  
Once the trailer is uncoupled from the vehicle,  
the assistant will return to its initial state prior  
to the moment when the trailer was electrically  
connected.  
In addition to the acoustic alarm, the driver is  
also informed by means of a visual signal on  
infotainment system display. This signal is dis-  
played in the form of a red strip at the back  
of the image of the vehicle on the infotainment  
system screen. This strip displays the side of the  
vehicle towards which trac is approaching in  
Rear Cross Tra‡c Alert)  
How it works  
If the tow hitch is not factory fitted, then the rear  
cross trac alert will have to be deactivated  
manually when driving with a trailer.  
transverse direction1).  
WARNING  
The smart technology incorporated into the  
rear cross tra„c alert cannot overcome the  
limits imposed by the laws of physics; it only  
works within the limits of the system. The  
parking assistant function should not tempt  
you into taking any risks. The system is not a  
replacement for driver awareness.  
Automatic braking to reduce damages  
››› page 159.  
Connecting and disconnecting  
The rear cross trac alert can be switched on  
and o„ by accessing the Assistants menu on  
the dash panel display using the steering wheel  
controls. If the vehicle is equipped with a multi-  
function camera, it can also be accessed by  
means of the assistants systems key located on  
the main beam headlight lever.  
Fig. 132 Diagram of the parking assistant:  
detected area around the vehicle that is driving  
oꢀ.  
●
The system should never be used in limi-  
ted visibility conditions or complicated traf-  
fic, e.g., in high-tra„c areas or when crossing  
multiple lanes.  
When the vehicle is restarted, the last adjust-  
ment in the system will remain active.  
1)  
It is only displayed if the vehicle is equipped with a parking system.  
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Parking and manoeuvring  
●
Be sure to always be aware of the vehicle's  
surroundings, since the system often fails  
to detect things such as bicycles or pedes-  
trians.  
●
The rear cross tra„c alert itself will not  
brake the vehicle to a complete stop.  
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